Is in-my-feels formal or informal?

It is very informal. Use it with friends, social media, or casual conversation.

Is in-my-feels the same as sad?

Not exactly. It can mean sad, but also nostalgic, hurt, romantic, or very emotional.

Can I use in-my-feels in IELTS writing?

No, it is too slangy for IELTS writing. Use words like emotional, upset, or sentimental instead.

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in-my-feels

/ˌɪn maɪ ˈfiːlz/

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adjective

Very emotional, especially sad, hurt, or sensitive about something. It is informal slang, and people often use it online or in casual speech.

I'm in my feels after that movie.
Don't text me now; I'm too in my feels.
She got in her feels about the old photos.

Adinary Nuance

Use in-my-feels when you mean someone feels emotion strongly, often in a personal or dramatic way. It is more casual and internet-like than emotional or sensitive. Compared with sad, it can include tears, nostalgia, hurt, or romantic feelings. In formal writing, it usually sounds too informal.

In other languages

Vietnamese: quá cảm xúc
Spanish: muy sensible
Chinese: 情绪上头
Japanese: 感情的になっている
Korean: 감정에 젖은

Etymology

This slang phrase grew from African American English and internet culture in the 2010s. It comes from the idea of being deep in your feelings.

Common phrases

in my feelsgetting in my feelsall in my feelstoo in my feels

Synonyms

emotional sentimental sensitive

Related words

feelings mood sad melodramatic

Frequently asked questions

Is in-my-feels formal or informal?: It is very informal. Use it with friends, social media, or casual conversation.
Is in-my-feels the same as sad?: Not exactly. It can mean sad, but also nostalgic, hurt, romantic, or very emotional.
Can I use in-my-feels in IELTS writing?: No, it is too slangy for IELTS writing. Use words like emotional, upset, or sentimental instead.